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Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English)
Local name: Kawayan
Indication: urinary trouble
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the roots in 4 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction and drink.
Direction for use: All ages: 1 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Relleasan; Ester (South Cotabato; Sto. Nino; Lopez Jaena; ) & (b) Miranda; Jovita (South Cotabato; Polomolok; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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